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TARPON 37
TARPON 37

3 cabins, 2 bathrooms

TARPON 37
TARPON 37

Pleasant outdoor area

TARPON 37
TARPON 37

Tarpon 37 on the Lot river

TARPON 37
TARPON 37

Bright living room

TARPON 37
TARPON 37

Terrace with table and chairs

1° THE BOAT

Tarpon 37

No licence, no experience
Range Standard
Layout Tarpon 37
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 - Outside Steering Position
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 - Bow Thruster
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 - 3 Cabins
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 N - ext 4
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 N - ext 5
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 N - ext 6
Tarpon 37 - Portside Rear Cabin with a Double Bed
Tarpon 37 - Lounge convertible in Double Bed
Tarpon 37 - Kitchen with a Large Fridge
Tarpon 37 - Front Cabin with a Double bed
Tarpon 37 - Bathroom with Electric Toilet
Tarpon 37 - Starboard Rear Cabin with 2 Bunk Beds
4 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220V socket
Electric toilets
Bimini Top

Comfort level :

9 people maximum

Boat deposit : €2,100

Hourly fuel rate : €14.10/h of navigation (to be paid on return of your rental, unless you take a Pack including unlimited fuel)

Bed linen (sheets and pillowcases) are included.
NB: For all boats, a minimum of 2 adults is required.

  • 1 double bed cabin
  • 1 bunk beds cabin
  • 1 single and double beds cabin
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 wc
  • Length : 10.95m
  • Width : 3.90m
Navigation
  • Inside steering position
  • Outside steering position
  • Bow thruster
Heating/cooling
  • Heating
Electricity
  • 12v socket (car lighter)
  • 220V outlet if plugged in at the dock
Other
  • Electric toilets
  • Bed linen (sheets, pillowcases,...)
  • Blankets/duvets
Technique
  • Diesel engine
  • Bath ladder
Outside
  • Outdoor dining terrace
  • Bimini/Sunshade
Kitchen equipment
  • Fridge 160 L
  • Freezer
  • Oven/broiler
  • Gas cooking plate
  • Manual coffee maker (coffee pot + filter holder)
  • Extractor hood
Audio equipment
  • CD player/radio
  • MP3/USB

Average : 4.1 étoiles 4.1/5 (based on 35 opinion)

Score Awarded

 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2025
"auto-translation :'' ''"
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Apr 12, 2025
"A bit old but easy to maneuver."
 
4
Region : Alsace - Cruise carried out on Apr 4, 2025
"That's what we wanted."
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Nov 1, 2024
"Quite easy to steer."
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Aug 24, 2024
"Very pleasant."
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2024
"Well laid out."
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 19, 2023
"Good."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2023
"Exactly as described."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Sep 1, 2022
"Great"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2022
"The Tarpon 37 was well suited to our needs."
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2021
"Good layout for 4 adults, well equipped and comfortable."
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 7, 2021
"auto-translation :''A bit old-fashioned''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2020
"auto-translation :''This is our first rental without any technical problems, perfect''"
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2019
"auto-translation :''Aging boat''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 7, 2018
"Comfortable"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Jun 18, 2018
"auto-translation :''Very comfortable''"
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Jun 2, 2018
"auto-translation :''Aging, some leaks but general condition correct''"
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on May 11, 2018
"auto-translation :''Boat of good quality, good benefits''"
 
2
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 16, 2017
"auto-translation :''Boat spacious but outdated''"
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 11, 2017
"auto-translation :''Interior clean, nice. Hull of the boat very damaged.''"
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2017
"auto-translation :''Very well organized in the layout of the spaces''"
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jul 29, 2017
"auto-translation :''3rd rental of a Tarpon 37N and nothing to say very functional''"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 22, 2017
"auto-translation :''Comfortable and functional, especially due to an occupancy of 4 for a boat planned for more.''"
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2017
"auto-translation :''Comfortable, sufficiently motorized, bright''"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on May 25, 2017
"auto-translation :''Comfortable boat''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Oct 22, 2016
"Top"
 
4
Region : Franche-Comté - Cruise carried out on Aug 6, 2016
"auto-translation :''Very comfortable boat for 7 people''"
 
4
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jul 9, 2016
"auto-translation :''Very nice boat''"
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2016
"auto-translation :''Very well equiped''"
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 25, 2015
"auto-translation :"Well, but aging boat""
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2015
"auto-translation :"Well equipped""
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 2, 2015
"auto-translation :"Practical and functional""
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 18, 2015
"auto-translation :"Many altitude.""
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2015
"auto-translation :"Boat old enough""
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jun 27, 2015
"auto-translation :"Okay, this is what we were looking for""
2° POSSIBLE CRUISES

Only the departure and arrival bases need to be confirmed at the time of booking. You don't have to choose a precise route now.
During your cruise, you can follow one of our suggested itineraries or create your own.

the Canal Bridge of Digoin
Paray-le-Monial
Palinges
Chambilly/Marcigny
the lock of Bourg-le-Comte

Digoin - Palinges - Roanne - Digoin

168 km - 36 locks - 30 h of navigation

Return cruise

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the Canal Bridge of Digoin
Paray-le-Monial
Palinges
Montceau-les-Mines

Digoin - Montchanin - Digoin

122 km - 52 locks - 27 h of navigation

Return cruise

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the Canal Bridge of Digoin
Nevers

Digoin - Nevers - Digoin

192 km - 38 locks - 33 h of navigation

Return cruise

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the Canal Bridge of Digoin
Paray-le-Monial
Palinges
Montceau-les-Mines

Digoin - Ecuisses - Digoin

122 km - 52 locks - 27 h of navigation

Return cruise

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Digoin - Palinges - Roanne - Digoin

168 Km - 36 Locks - 30 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Digoin to Paray le Monial, 11 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Digoin > Paray le Monial

Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

the Canal Bridge of Digoin

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

From Paray le Monial to Palinges, 17 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Paray le Monial > Palinges

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

From Palinges to Digoin, 28 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation

Stopover : Palinges > Paray le Monial > Digoin

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

the Canal Bridge of Digoin

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

From Digoin to Chambilly, 24 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Digoin > Chambilly

Chambilly/Marcigny

In the pleasant village of Marcigny, located 2.5km from the canal next to Chambilly, you can visit the factory shop of the famous ceramic ovenware manufacturer Emile Henry.

the lock of Bourg-le-Comte

At 7.20m, this lock is the deepest in the whole French canal network. Not to worry; it is very gentle and passes by without problem.

From Chambilly to Roanne, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Chambilly > Brienon > Roanne

Chambilly/Marcigny

In the pleasant village of Marcigny, located 2.5km from the canal next to Chambilly, you can visit the factory shop of the famous ceramic ovenware manufacturer Emile Henry.

From Roanne to Chambilly, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Roanne > Brienon > Chambilly

Chambilly/Marcigny

In the pleasant village of Marcigny, located 2.5km from the canal next to Chambilly, you can visit the factory shop of the famous ceramic ovenware manufacturer Emile Henry.

From Chambilly to Digoin, 24 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Chambilly > Digoin

the Canal Bridge of Digoin

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

Digoin - Montchanin - Digoin

122 Km - 52 Locks - 27 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Digoin to Paray le Monial, 11 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Digoin > Paray le Monial

Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

the Canal Bridge of Digoin

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

From Paray le Monial to Palinges, 17 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Paray le Monial > Palinges

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

From Palinges to Montceau les Mines, 21 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Palinges > Montceau les Mines

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Montceau-les-Mines

This old 19th century mining town definitely warrants taking a break from your boat, with its inviting pedestrian streets and small art galleries, including that of Monique Thierry.

From Montceau les Mines to Montchanin, 12 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Montceau les Mines > Montchanin

From Montchanin to Montceau les Mines, 12 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Montchanin > Montceau les Mines

From Montceau les Mines to Palinges, 21 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Montceau les Mines > Palinges

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Montceau-les-Mines

This old 19th century mining town definitely warrants taking a break from your boat, with its inviting pedestrian streets and small art galleries, including that of Monique Thierry.

From Palinges to Digoin, 28 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation

Stopover : Palinges > Paray le Monial > Digoin

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

the Canal Bridge of Digoin

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

Digoin - Nevers - Digoin

196 Km - 38 Locks - 34 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Digoin to Pierrefitte, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Digoin > Pierrefitte

the Canal Bridge of Digoin

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

From Pierrefitte to Gannay, 34 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Pierrefitte > Dompierre > Beaulon > Gannay

From Gannay to Fleury sur Loire, 27 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Gannay > Fleury sur Loire

From Fleury sur Loire to Fleury sur Loire, 44 km, 6 Lock(s), 7.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Nevers > Plagny > Nevers > Fleury sur Loire

Nevers

Considered to be one of the first castle in the Loire, Château Ducal towers over the Loire valley. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr is also worth the detour.

From Fleury sur Loire to Gannay, 27 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Gannay

From Gannay to Pierrefitte, 34 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Gannay > Beaulon > Dompierre > Pierrefitte

From Pierrefitte to Digoin, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Pierrefitte > Digoin

the Canal Bridge of Digoin

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

Digoin - Ecuisses - Digoin

122 Km - 52 Locks - 27 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

From Digoin to Paray le Monial, 11 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Digoin > Paray le Monial

Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

the Canal Bridge of Digoin

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

From Paray le Monial to Palinges, 17 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Paray le Monial > Palinges

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

From Palinges to Montceau les Mines, 21 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Palinges > Montceau les Mines

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Montceau-les-Mines

This old 19th century mining town definitely warrants taking a break from your boat, with its inviting pedestrian streets and small art galleries, including that of Monique Thierry.

From Montceau les Mines to Montchanin, 12 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Montceau les Mines > Montchanin

From Montchanin to Montceau les Mines, 12 km, 8 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation

Stopover : Montchanin > Montceau les Mines

From Montceau les Mines to Palinges, 21 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Montceau les Mines > Palinges

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Montceau-les-Mines

This old 19th century mining town definitely warrants taking a break from your boat, with its inviting pedestrian streets and small art galleries, including that of Monique Thierry.

From Palinges to Digoin, 28 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.5 h of navigation

Stopover : Palinges > Paray le Monial > Digoin

Palinges

Completed in the 18th century, the Château de Digoine in Palinges is a beautiful old abode. It is fitted with a small private theatre, called Italian-style, decorated by Cicéri and popular with famous names from Offenbach to Sarah Bernhardt.

Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

the Canal Bridge of Digoin

This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.
3° EXTRAS
Cancellation Insurance€107.52
Cancellation due to illness, accident, hospitalisation and many other reasons !
Interruption of cruises due to drought or flooding
All passengers are insured
To find out more, view our insurance documents
The choice is compulsory
My complements
Name Quantity Price per unit
adjustment costs
€50.00
adjustment costs
€250.00
Bike
€49.00
Child bike seat
€10.00
Converter 12v/220v
€10.00
Deposit Insurance
Insure your deposit so that you get your money back if the deposit is retained in the event of damage caused to the boat during the cruise.
See conditions
 €0.00
Deposit Insurance
Insure your deposit so that you get your money back if the deposit is retained in the event of damage caused to the boat during the cruise.
See conditions
 €154.00
Free Cancellation Insurance
€0.00
Pay In Full
€0.00
Plancha/gasBBQ
€30.00
Return by taxi (5-6 people)

Transfert Taxi spécial

 €0.00
Skipper
€0.00
Supplement
€100.00
Unlimited prepaid fuel
€0.00
Waterways Map
€42.00
Name Quantity Price per unit
Child Bike
€49.00
Liberty Pack

This package includes unlimited fuel, the rental of 1 bike, the final cleaning of the boat (inside and outside), and the Deposit Insurance. We recommend booking this package if you plan to cruise more than 5 hours per day.

 €787.00
Special Guide
€0.00
Special Insurance
€0.00
My options

If you wait until the day of departure to pay for your extras, the rate may be higher and subject to availability..

Name Quantity Price per unit
Cleaning service
€155.00
Garage
€50.00
Pet
€80.00
Name Quantity Price per unit
Baby Set
€0.00
Bike
€56.00
Child Bike
€49.00
Cleaning Set
€12.00
Converter 12v/220v
€12.00
Deposit Insurance
Insure your deposit so that you get your money back if the deposit is retained in the event of damage caused to the boat during the cruise.
See conditions
 €154.00
Fishing rod
€8.00
Flat screen / DVD
€60.00
Plancha/gasBBQ
€35.00
Tea towel set
€2.00
Towel set
€12.00

Customer reviews for CrisBoat

4° Frequently Asked Questions

    The price of your charter includes

    • The rental of the boat
    • Fittings: equipment necessary for navigation
    • Crockery: in sufficient quantity for the number of passengers on board
    • Bedding*: sheets, blankets or duvets, pillows and pillow cases
    • Boat insurance
    • Navigation instruction and delivery of the yacht's card
    • Breakdown assistance available 7/7 during the base's opening hours
    • The navigation toll
    • A 13 kg gas bottle

    * Beds made up on certain boats in the 5 star range

     

    The price of your rental does not include

    • Cancellation insurance
    • Navigation guide
    • One way supplement
    • Deposit redemption insurance
    • The cleaning package
    • Cleaning kits, kitchen linen, towels**.
    • Deposit of 780 € to 3 250 €, depending on the boat
    • The navigation package. This includes all consumables used during your stay (oil, diesel, gas, etc.). Depending on the category of the boat, the package varies from 7 € to 22 € per hour of navigation.

    ** Included on some boats

The locks are automatic or electric and most are manned by lock keepers, except on the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal du Centre where some are manual. The locks are closed the 1st of May, the 14th of July and the 1rst of November.

During the season locks are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and are closed for lunch between 12:00-13:00 (1:00 p.m.).

The Roanne to Digoin canal is closed from mid-April to the end of June 2025 due to a leak on the canal.


On the Canal du Nivernais, there is a ladder of 16 consecutive locks:  l'échelle de Sardy.

1° The boat

Yes, on every boats. There will be an additional charge.

Sheets are provided on all boats. Towels and tea towels are provided on many boats, otherwise it is possible to rent them on site by pre-booking and paying for them on the day of departure.

The double steering position (inside and outside) with terrace, bow thruster (for boats over 10 m) and electric toilets (avaulable on almost all boats) are very useful for a successful cruise. 

On some of the Comfort and Premium boats you will also have a microwave, a sun awning (bimini) and an air conditioning/cooling system which can also be very pleasant.

No. The engine hour meter (same as a car meter, but in operating hour) is read on the day of departure, as well as on the return trip. You will then pay the motor hours used x boat navigation rate (the rate may vary depending on the boat), unless you have opted for a Package including the prepaid naviagtion rate

Yes, on all boats. However, bring a rather long extension cord, because most of the time the plug will be located on the boat's inner dashboard (on the fleet Vision, Royal Mystique, Estivale Octo Fly and Horizon, there is a 220 V socket in each cabin) and if necessary plan to rent a 12v->220 v converter, if the boat is not equipped. Teh boat battery capacity may be limited, try as much as possible to moor on a dock equipped with power terminal.

No, Wi-Fi is not available on board the boats. However, a 4G key is available as an option if required.

No, household products are not provided. Please bring them with you and use organic, bleach-free products.

2° The Cruise

It should be noted that all regions are accessible to novices, except the Lot, which requires some navigation skills. The choice is made according to your desires and the region you want to discover. 

 

Once you have chosen the region, you must choose between a round trip cruise (return to the starting point) or a one-way trip (you drop the boat off at another base). It should be noted that a one-way ticket is only possible for cruises of at least one week and involves costs: one-way supplement (between €100 and €200) + if necessary, transfer of the vehicle (between €100 and €300). About 

90% of the rentals are made on a round-trip cruise.

3° Navigation

 It depends on the waterways. Generally speaking, on canals, there is no problem to moor in the middle of nature, however on most rivers, this is either impossible or inadvisable.

Yes, without any problem. In 2023, 63% of our customers rented a licence free boat for the first time.

 Depending on the number of boats, it takes between 20 min and 30 min (excluding waiting time in July/August on the Canal du Midi).

No. However, it is strongly recommended for children who do not know how to swim or for parents' first experience of navigation.

 Between 6 km/h and 10 km/h, depending on the current and wind.

You can navigate from sunrise to sunset. However, when there are lock keepers (which is the case on most waterways), you will be limited to the working hours of the lock keepers, which vary throughout the season.

  • Low season: from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm (depending on the region)
  • High season: from 8:30 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 19:00 (depending on the region)

You can order the waterways guide when booking your cruise. In this guide you will find all the information you need to prepare your cruise (locks, shops,...). If you do not have that guide, the base will lend you one on the day of departure.

Depending on the number of locks and the season, you will navigate on average of 5 to 7 hours per day, i.e. between 25km and 40km per day.

On the day of departure, the appointment is set at 4pm. You can arrive a little earlier, around 3pm, if the boat is ready and the staff is available, you can leave a little earlier. Between your arrival and departure, it takes about 2 hours (administrative formalities, introduction to navigation and loading of the boat).

Drop off is at 9am on the last day (except on certain bases, where the weekend return is made on Sunday evening instead of Monday morning). If you wish to free the boat earlier (for example on Sunday evening instead of Monday morning), you must inform the base on the day of departure.

4° Supplement

You can take out cancellation insurance, which covers the booking and all passengers. The conditions are available on this link. 

 

You can also buy back the deposit. Depending on the boat, it is a partial redemption or the guarantee insurance (cruise insurance plus).

There is no diesel station on the banks of rivers and canals. You will therefore not be able to refuel the boat. You generally have an autonomy of 2 weeks. 

 

On the day of departure, you leave with a full tank and the base reads the hour meter on the boat's engine. On return, the base reads the counter again and you set the number of hours of navigation x the boat's navigation package. 

Follow this link to get the cancellation insurance conditions.

This depends on the region and the place of navigation. Generally speaking, in France, only river-sea ports (Camargue in particular) charge a fee, as well as certain marinas offering all services (showers, electricity, water). In Scotland, Italy and Canada, you will be asked to pay a flat fee to cover these costs when you book.

Yes, you can either hire bikes from the base or take your own. Don't forget the anti-theft devices and helmets for children under 12.

Only the fuel costs (navigation package) and the mooring costs (certain regions only) are compulsory. The other supplements are only non-compulsory options (bicycles, gas barbecue, cleaning package, deposit repurchase, etc.).


On the day of departure, the base will ask you to pay a non-cash deposit by cheque (only possible in France), by credit card (in this case, remember to raise your credit card limit) or in cash. This deposit will be returned to you on your return, if no damage is found.

You can park your car in the street near the base (free of charge in most cases) or if the base has a private car park (which is the case at most bases). In this case, you will be charged between €40 and €55 per week, depending on the base.

5° Activities

Yes, but you will need to get a fishing card, in a specialized store or via this link. 

In most cases, it is either not recommended or prohibited to swim in the canals. The most suitable regions for swimming are Camargue, Le Lot , the Mayenne, the Petite Saône and the Charente.

In Camargue, you will navigate very close to the Mediterranean and you can go swimming directly in the sea in many places.

6° The crew

Yes, without any problem. On the day of departure, the base will provide life jackets adapted for the youngest.

It is strongly recommended that younger children are systematically equipped with them when they are outside. We also advise you to opt for boats with a footboard terrace at the back of the boat, such as the fleet Estivale, Sedan, Elegance and Horizon.

It is necessary to have at least 2 adults on board.

7° The booking

To confirm your booking, you must pay 50% of the rental price, the balance will be requested 6 weeks before departure. You will automatically receive a reminder email with payment terms and conditions.

Yes, you can choose to pay either by credit card or by bank transfer. 

Yes, you can find out about all our gift cards by following this link: https://www.capcadeau.com/cris-boat.

Overview of your cruise

Digoin Saturday May 10, 2025 at 3pm
Digoin Saturday May 17, 2025 at 9am
Rental price :
€2,389.00
Discounted price :
€1,792.00
By booking now, you save €597.00
Cancellation insurance :
€0.00
Total supplements :
€0.00
Total to be paid :
€1,792.00

From €199 / person

Deposit to be paid on booking :
€1,792.00
Total extras to be paid on the day of departure :
€0.00
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